MR-W vs AS-W Match Prediction, Pitch Report, Playing XI & Fantasy Team – Who Will Win Today’s Melbourne Renegades Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women 13th Match? – WBBL 2026

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MR-W vs AS-W Match Preview

Melbourne Renegades Women host Adelaide Strikers Women at Junction Oval in the 13th match of WBBL 2026. For this MR-W vs AS-W match prediction, the Renegades have a slight edge at home.

The Renegades lost their first two games but bounced back with a win over Hobart. The Strikers beat the Stars in their opener but then lost to the Heat, so both teams have something to prove.

Georgia Wareham is the key player for the Renegades, with 275 runs and 14 wickets in her last 10 games. For the Strikers, Laura Wolvaardt has 328 runs at an average of 41. They are the top names in any MR-W vs AS-W fantasy prediction.

The Renegades also have the better recent record in this matchup, winning three of the last five games.

MR-W vs AS-W Match Details

Here are the key details for the MR-W vs AS-W 13th Match.

MR-W vs AS-W Pitch Report – Junction Oval, Melbourne

three first-innings scores here this season were 138, 192 and 124.

In the latest completed game, the pitch was slow and two-paced. Perth made only 124, but still bowled the Stars out for 109. Spinners did a lot of damage, with Alana King taking 3/17 and three Stars spinners taking two wickets each.

The ground can still be good for batting. The Stars made 192 here on opening night. Early in the Stars vs Sixers game on November 6, spinners also took the first three wickets, which shows they’re still getting help.

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MR-W vs AS-W Weather Report – Melbourne

The forecast for Saturday in Melbourne shows a 25% chance of rain, so a short delay is possible. It will be cool, around 14°C during the day and about 10°C at night. The match starts at 3:40 PM local time, so most of it will be played in daylight.

MR-W vs AS-W Recent Form

The recent WBBL results of both teams provide some context ahead of this match.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

MR-W vs AS-W Head-to-Head Record

The Renegades have a slight edge, winning three of the last five games, though the Strikers won the most recent one.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

MR-W vs AS-W Probable Playing XI

The probable playing XIs for the 13th Match are as follows.

Melbourne Renegades Women:

Olivia Porter, Hayley Matthews, Courtney Webb, Sophie Molineux (C), Tess Flintoff, Georgia Wareham, Nicole Faltum (WK), Chloe Tryon, Deandra Dottin, Milly Illingworth, Tayla Vlaeminck

Adelaide Strikers Women:

Maia Bouchier, Laura Wolvaardt, Tahlia McGrath (C), Madeline Penna, Bridget Patterson (WK), Ellie Johnston, Eleanor Larosa, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Sophie Ecclestone, Ella Wilson, Megan Schutt

Top Picks for MR-W vs AS-W Fantasy Prediction

These players stand out based on their recent performances and current statistics.

Top Batting Picks

• Laura Wolvaardt (AS-W, BAT) — 328 runs in her last 8 games at an average of 41. The top run-scorer in this contest.
• Georgia Wareham (MR-W, ALL) — 275 runs in her last 10 games at a strike rate of 145.5. The fastest scorer on either side.
• Madeline Penna (AS-W, ALL) — 264 runs in her last 10 games at an average of 37.71. She also bowls, so she has two ways to score.
• Nicole Faltum (MR-W, BAT/WK) — 170 runs in her last 10 games. Keeps wicket too, so she can earn catch points.

Top Bowling Picks

• Georgia Wareham (MR-W, ALL) — 14 wickets in her last 10 games at an economy of 6.09. The leading wicket-taker and the tightest bowler in this match.
• Eleanor Larosa (AS-W, ALL) — 9 wickets in just her last 6 games, taking one every 12.66 balls.
• Amanda-Jade Wellington (AS-W, BOWL) — 8 wickets in her last 9 games. A leg-spinner who should enjoy a pitch that helps spin.
• Milly Illingworth (MR-W, BOWL) — 8 wickets in her last 10 games. The Renegades’ main fast bowler.

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Fantasy Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

For Fantasy Team 1

Georgia Wareham (Captain):

 She has 275 runs and 14 wickets in her last 10 games. Her leg-spin suits Junction Oval right now, and she can also score fast with the bat.

Laura Wolvaardt (Vice-Captain):

 She has 328 runs in her last 8 games at an average of 41, the most of anyone here. She opens the batting, so she should face plenty of balls.

For Fantasy Team 2

Madeline Penna (Captain):

She has 264 runs at an average of 37.71 and also bowls. Most people will pick Wareham as captain, so Penna gives you a real edge if she has a good all-round day.

Eleanor Larosa (Vice-Captain):

She has 9 wickets in just her last 6 games, taking one every 12.66 balls. Very few people will pick her as vice-captain.

MR-W vs AS-W Fantasy Team 1

A safe team built around the best all-rounder and the top batter in this match.

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MR-W vs AS-W Fantasy Team 2

A riskier team built around the Strikers’ all-rounders, for grand leagues.

MR-W vs AS-W Toss Prediction

Toss Prediction: Bat first

Two of the three games at Junction Oval this season were won by the team batting first. The last completed game was played on a slow, two-paced pitch, and Perth defended just 124. With strong spinners on both sides, chasing could get harder as the pitch wears.

Melbourne Renegades Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women Today Match Prediction

Prediction: Melbourne Renegades Women to Win

The Renegades are coming off their first win of the season and play at home. Wareham is their best player with bat and ball, and Matthews and Dottin can score fast.

The Strikers have a strong spin attack with Ecclestone and Wellington, which suits this pitch. But they just lost to the Heat, and home conditions plus a better head-to-head record give the Renegades a slight edge.